We finally made it to the promised land today! Most of the day consisted of riding on a bus and gazing out at the hillside towns while incrementally passing out. The surrounding country side is full of grape vines and laced with olive trees, and the small medieval town...isn't so small. Castiglion Fiorentino is actually quite the booming metropolis! Perhaps metropolis is an exaggeration, but there's definitely a lot going on here. We were taken on a brief guided tour of our surroundings by our RAs- and although I didn't take any pictures yet I have my eye on a few spots to return to tomorrow...so pictures will follow.
Tonight was our first dinner at Santa Chiara...and it was PHENOMINAL. We began with a local "expensive" vino (9 euros) and pasta with a light cream tomato basil sauce. This was followed by fresh chicken and potatoes and for desert, fruit. Everything tastes so fresh, the kiwi I just ate was definitely the best I've had. So now we're dealing with the cold and I'm thinking very stongly about investing in a blanket.
On a side note, Cara, Kelsey and I managed to fry all the outlets/internet some moments ago. There was smoke, but luckly no one got anything blown off and my lemon computer still functions. Success. We are wondering how long it will be before we destroy something else. You're welcome, Italy.
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ReplyDeleteVis-a-vis their inadequate blankets, you might get some use out of them by sandwiching them between any new blanket you buy and the top sheet.
ReplyDeleteHope the blown fuse isn't a regular occurence.